How far is Erwin, TN from Smyrna, TN?
The driving distance from Erwin, TN to Smyrna, TN is about 389.5 miles (626.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.6 miles (532.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erwin and Smyrna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erwin and Smyrna.
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Start on South Main Avenue
1204 ft · 35 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1977 ft · 42 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Jonesborough Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Jonesborough Road
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Turn left onto Governor John Sevier Highway
11.3 mi · 17 min · Governor John Sevier Highway
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Continue on Erwin Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Erwin Highway
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Continue on Tusculum Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway
18.3 mi · 22 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway
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Turn left
1561 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 24 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
947 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
59 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Buena Vista Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Buena Vista Road
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Turn left onto Smyrna Road
2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road
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Turn right onto Buck Ditch Road
18 m · 3 sec · Buck Ditch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buck Ditch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erwin and Smyrna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Erwin and Sunny near Smyrna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erwin to Smyrna?
The road trip is about 389.5 miles (626.8 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.4 miles from Erwin and 193.1 miles from Smyrna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.6 miles (532.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.64 one way or $107.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Erwin and Smyrna, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erwin and Sunny near Smyrna.
Stop Ideas Near Algood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Algood.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erwin and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 330.62 mi (532.08 km).
#1 Erwin
Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,854 |
| Coordinates | 36.1451100, -82.4168100 |
| Altitude | 510 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smyrna
Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 53,185 |
| Coordinates | 35.9564500, -88.3317100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buck Ditch Road (-88.331713, 35.956423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 627 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $53.64 | $107.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $59.98 | $119.95 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $65.59 | $131.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $82.47 | $164.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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